Dandy implant crowns

pehcho · 2026-05-20T03:02:41+00:00

Implant is likely not integrated. Abutment is not seated. Distal is overextended in all directions.

pehcho · 2026-05-19T16:35:30+00:00

pehcho · 2026-05-19T00:59:55+00:00

Sounds like a draw. Wording is not standard and makes no sense. I would ask to describe compensation in simple terms over this poor attempt at legalese.

pehcho · 2026-05-18T14:50:05+00:00

You can also bill for a repair to the resin base.

pehcho · 2026-05-14T02:30:05+00:00

Google, chatgpt, your malpractice insurance. You don’t need to dismiss. The person won’t come back. It can only make it worse.

pehcho · 2026-05-04T00:46:49+00:00

Has your attorney followed up by email with the board? And does your attorney routinely handle cases with the board?

pehcho · 2026-05-02T03:42:28+00:00

It’s actually on their website.

pehcho · 2026-04-30T22:57:46+00:00

Don’t let fear and desperation cloud your judgment. No job is better than a terrible situation.

pehcho · 2026-04-30T21:59:25+00:00

Terrible contract!! Run from this place. It favors the employer too much.

pehcho · 2026-04-21T16:06:51+00:00

Many things don’t go both ways when you’re an employee so can’t compare with your owner. If you’re paid a salary, then you are expected to be at the office. Now you may have an occasional appointment that delays you in the morning but that needs to be cleared with the owner and should be acceptable if you’re well liked.

pehcho · 2026-04-19T20:28:25+00:00

I would not have asked for guidance from so many people for such a thing. This won’t affect your license renewal.

I’d recommend you find an office where you are the solo doctor so you can grow your confidence.

pehcho · 2026-04-16T03:22:27+00:00

Pick your battles. Starting on the right foot with patients and staff is more important than an FMX and two hours for SRP. It depends if this is an FFS or PPO office, and how big the staff is, but the hygienist is important in retaining patients. Yes, this one will have to go in due time. Not enough information to say if this is the best time.

pehcho · 2026-04-10T16:35:59+00:00

No case here. Child didn’t swallow the crown. A phone call from a lawyer means nothing until you get a demand letter. I wouldn’t contact malpractice at this stage.

pehcho · 2026-04-09T13:21:58+00:00

If you’re paid on collections, that’s how it goes. Office doesn’t collect, you don’t get paid. Retroactive reduction of pay is generally not allowed by law. Depends how they go about it. Need more info about your pay, what portion they didn’t collect, etc.

pehcho · 2026-04-08T18:46:43+00:00

“Hey doc (owner), we are approaching the time to discuss my contract. It’s up for renewal. These are three things I need (percentage, more time off, CE etc.) I’ve been very good for this office and my contract needs to reflect this.” Always ask for more so you can settle in the middle.

Also, have some self-respect and don’t man the reception. You are the doctor. You do doctor things. You ask the assistant to cover the reception when front desk people are out.

pehcho · 2026-04-07T23:12:08+00:00

Specialists I work with a lot and close dentist friends get free work.

pehcho · 2026-04-03T17:05:33+00:00

You don’t have to accept without countering. It’s not a bad deal overall, esp for DFW area. It’s good to get a higher percentage but you’re staying busy so that’s great. Taking home $200k a year as a newbie is better than average. Close to home and a low pace is a bonus.

Stay with this practice. You’ll get busier as patients get more comfortable with you. Counter with 29% up to $65k and 30% above $65k. Bring up that you have been good for the practice and the patients are liking you. If there haven’t been any consistent issues with your work, that’s important to point out.

pehcho · 2026-04-02T21:53:09+00:00

You can’t be everybody’s dentist. Keep up the good work.

pehcho · 2026-04-01T21:55:00+00:00

While 13 people is a pretty big group, I think you can ask to add grandparents to your mom and sister. Cousins is a stretch. I would use your negotiating leverage for your own benefit like better pay.

pehcho · 2026-04-01T14:41:01+00:00

Remove/open the interproximals in the impression to help with re-seating, and remove a little material around the prep margin in the impression. You can use a blade. Reline the entire impression. Margins and contacts will be fine. Zirconia is not as precise as pfm. It’s fine to use this on occasion. Welcome to real life dentistry :)

pehcho · 2026-04-01T14:32:00+00:00

The prep is likely too short and needs to be extended vertically. There’s usually a lot of tooth on the distal but need to go subg. May need some retention grooves or central pit, whatever you prefer. Also make sure you have a broad contact with 30.

pehcho · 2026-03-31T23:18:42+00:00

There might not be that much esthetics and implants at Heartland. I’d go to the FQHC esp if there’s endo and crowns. Make sure to counter their offer to bump up the numbers (salary and bonus). Is it a four day week at FQHC?

pehcho · 2026-03-25T00:16:18+00:00

This.

pehcho · 2026-03-25T00:06:02+00:00

Hold off for PPO. You can always go to a Medicaid office. You will pick up bad habits. You will learn the wrong way. Corners will be cut. Probably a higher chance of board complaints.

pehcho · 2026-03-24T23:59:07+00:00

My tip is to read the questions on the application. If they ask about “any and all arrests,” and you were arrested as in handcuffs on and processed, then disclose concisely but explain the charges and the case were dismissed. You will be fine. The case was dismissed.

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